zephy wrote:not a fan, but hats off for last night.... the bloke has ticker....

I agree. Would've been easy for him to throw it in, as I think its likely he'll get a 12month suspension at least but he kept fighting to the last minute. I think my main reasons for disliking him is 1/ because of how easy he makes it look to sprint up a mountain and 2/ that stupid victory salute.

At least hes not as arrogant as some other riders particularly AS and FS.

zephy wrote:not a fan, but hats off for last night.... the bloke has ticker....

I agree. Would've been easy for him to throw it in, as I think its likely he'll get a 12month suspension at least but he kept fighting to the last minute. I think my main reasons for disliking him is 1/ because of how easy he makes it look to sprint up a mountain and 2/ that stupid victory salute.

At least hes not as arrogant as some other riders particularly AS and FS.

Well I hope that whatever the result of his drugs case is, it reflects the reality. I have always found Contador more likable than the Schlecks. He certainly has a go and the fact he went for it in the time trial with nothing to win was great.

number21 wrote:I think my main reasons for disliking him is 1/ because of how easy he makes it look to sprint up a mountain and 2/ that stupid victory salute.

At least hes not as arrogant as some other riders particularly AS and FS.

That's very odd. I don't sense arrogance our of AS nor FS.

As for disliking Contador for being a brilliant climber and a unique style at the salute, that's even odder unless one enjoys cutting tall grass.

To be honest I don't know the Schlecks very well, but they do make bold predictions about themselves and they have a tendency to say one thing to one journalist and another to someone else. I'm pretty sure they're quoted as saying they won the Tour for Sastre in 2008. They did seem gracious in defeat last night though.

looks like he packs a good punch for a wippet .I think he had a great non super human tour...apart from that I suppose we wait for august...he certainly didn't deserve the !! BAN ME NOW FOR SWEARING !! that happened though.

nappyknicks wrote:So do the riders get reprimanded for 'hurting' the spectators?

NO.

Spectators who put themselves in harm's way deserve to get hurt. Hopefully without hurting any of the riders in the process.

It may apply differently, but I vaguely recall an instance when Merv Highes either spat at a spectator or hit them with a bat or something when they taunted him and he got fined? I might be wrong with the details....

Christine Tham wrote:Now that the tour is over, I can't help feeling sorry for Contador (and no, I am not admitting I know him, as far as I know he is still a Spanish chef ... )

First, the boos at the launch.

Then, a higher than normal series of accidents. Perhaps he was pushed on some of them??? If he was, he has done very well not whinging about them (would have been hard to prove anyway).

In any case, his self confidence during the tour noticeably dropped. I wonder if the attitudes of spectators (and perhaps fellow riders as well) got to him.

Whether or not u think the recent scandals are justified, are a fan of the fingerbang, liked the way he won the 2010 TDF or his 'attitude' in general, the 'booing' is uncalled for.

I too felt a little bad for him, but thought he handles the press well after his chances were clearly gone. Despite fading away out of contention when the big attacks came, he still pulled out a brilliant third in the TT. I hope his drop in form was due to the Giro or injuries, as I'd love to see the rivalry continue with the Schlecks and Cadel.

toolonglegs wrote:looks like he packs a good punch for a wippet .I think he had a great non super human tour...apart from that I suppose we wait for august...he certainly didn't deserve the mony balony that happened though.

DaveOZ wrote:The levels of the drugs found were so small that they would be undetectable to most labs.

Of itself I don't see that this says anything. It seems consistent with either: the initial quantity was small and the test was conducted immediately after ingestion; or that the initial quantity was large but the test was conducted after most of it had passed through his system and only a little was left. The small quantity is not of itself a get out of jail free card.

I don't know the ins and the outs of it but Phil n Paul were saying that Rui Costa was suspended for 12 months after ingesting a banned substance. He proved it was unintention and was given a lenient suspension. Can only assume Albertos case would be similiar if proved unintention also.

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